Monday, November 21, 2011

Winter showed its chilly disposition this week plunging temperatures
into the minuses.This time of year everyone needs to be
proactive and prevent chapped lips.One
of the best ways of soothing this tender tissue is to reach for a slice of
cucumber!

This ubiquitous vegetable hydrates, cools and sooths when applied to
your lips and eyes or grated for an exquisite mask and tonic for the entire
face.

Belonging to the same family as pumpkin, zucchini, watermelon and
squash, cucumbers are rich in natural
salts, enzymes, vitamins and minerals which are essential for the repair and development
of cells. They are also powerful antioxidants
and because of their high water content, great for helping to flush the system;
the alkalinity of cucumbers make them a
top choice as a diuretic.

Found in most spas (in addition to teas) cucumber water is one of my
favourite beverages in-between treatments.

So when the thermometer dips and your lips need some tender loving care,
slice up some cucumber, and hold it to your lips for several minutes and it
will help with the irritation and dryness that comes with this seasonal change. I also love to apply (after I use the cucumbers) organic coconut oil
which has rich emollient properties, it helps retain the moisture generated from the cucumber.

Spa Girl also advocates drinking at least two to three litres of water a
day to avoid dehydration, this is especially important in the winter!

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